Current Teaching Qualifications by Educational Levels in Ghana

Current Teaching Qualifications by Educational Levels in Ghana

The teaching qualifications by educational levels in Ghana have evolved significantly as Ghana strengthens its education sector.

In Ghana, teaching qualifications are designed to ensure that educators have the knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional standards necessary to meet the learning needs of students from early childhood to tertiary levels.

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Here is a comprehensive guide on the teaching qualifications required at various educational levels in Ghana from basic schools to tertiary educational level.

Basic Level Teaching Qualifications (KG, Primary & JHS)

The minimum teaching qualifications by educational levels in GES for basic schools now require a Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) or a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

Previously, Diploma in Basic Education (DBE), once acceptable, are now largely obsolete as GES moves towards higher qualification benchmarks.

The new qualification which is Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) is to ensures that every teacher within GES classrooms possesses both subject knowledge and pedagogical competence.

Also, prospective teachers must sit and pass the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) administered by the National Teaching Council (NTC) before full professional recognition.

Senior High School (SHS) & TVET Teaching Qualifications

Teaching qualifications by educational levels in GES for the Senior High School (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sectors demand deeper subject specialization.

As a result, SHS teachers must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with strong specialization in the subject they will teach.

NOTE : Teachers with basic education degrees aren’t eligible to teach at SHS unless they pursue additional qualification upgrades in their subject fields.

Teachers with degrees in basic education can enrol on the UCC Switch 3.1 Programme to obtain a certificate that will make them eligible to teach at the Senior High Level.

Again, licensed teachers with relevant specialized degrees are preferred, while non-professional and unlicensed teachers are being given structured pathways to upgrade their qualifications via fast-track PGDE programmes launched by GES and supported by the NTC.

Colleges of Education Teaching Qualification

Colleges of Education in Ghana are institutions that prepare future teachers and develop professional educators.

To teach at Colleges of Education typically as lecturers or tutors, educators are expected to hold Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a subject related to education or the specific content area they will teach.

For example, an individual with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Mathematics would need to obtain an MPhil or PhD in Mathematics to qualify for teaching at a college of education as a mathematics tutor.

This advanced level of education ensures that teachers are well- prepared to train future educators.

Universities and Technical Universities Teaching Qualifications

At Universities and Technical universities levels, the minimum qualifications required for teaching is an MPhil or PhD. Most full-time academic staff require a PhD.

Educators must know that, while the advanced degree does not necessarily need to be in the same subject as the first degree, it must be in the same subject area.

For example, an person with B.Ed or BSc in Science Education can pursue and MPhil or PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agriculture etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are universities in Ghana under GES?

No. Universities in Ghana are not under the Ghana Education Service (GES).

2. Can a person with B.Ed in basic education teach at SHS?

No. The minimum requirement is B.Ed in Secondary Education.

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Source : quarmsmedia.com